Who invented the hourglass?

The precise inventor of the sand-filled hourglass is unknown, but it has been a commonly used device through ancient and even modern history.In ancient Egypt, Prince Amenemhet built his father King...
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When was the hourglass invented?

The invention of the hourglass dates back to the mid-14th century. It is believed that the hourglass was used on ships to measure the speed and distance traveled while at sea. They are also known a...
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When was the hourglass first used?

The first hourglass was used in the early 1300's. The first evidence of the hourglass is a fresco by Ambrosio Lorenzetti, painted in 1338 in Italy. Claims that the Greeks were using hourglasses bef...
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Who created the hourglass?

Because of the ancient timing of its inception, it is not known who is responsible for inventing the hourglass. However, initial use of the hourglass as a timepiece was definitively established in ...
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